Sports News
Another Successful Spring for Catoctin Rec Softball
Catoctin Rec Council (CRC) Softball wrapped up a very successful spring thanks to some of the best weather in memory. This year, CRC fielded teams at all age groups: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U, with over 80 girls from the area. Our teams played groups throughout the Frederick County Girls Softball League, including Middletown, Carroll…
Thurmont Teams Meet in Babe Ruth Playoff Semifinals
The two Thurmont 14U Babe Ruth teams each played their way through the playoff bracket, setting up an all-Thurmont semifinal matchup. The Thurmont Blue Crabs entered the weekend 18-2, and the Thurmont Dirt Devils were 15-4-1. The teams would both win their way into the semi-finals, where they faced each other for the opportunity to…
New Midway Elementary School Goes to NASP World Championship
The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association sponsored a second group of students in the National Archery in Schools Program. The New Midway Elementary School’s archery team participated in the National Championship in Kentucky in May and won! The team advanced to the World Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, on June 18-20. Pictured from left: (standing) Nolan…
Fishing Tournament Results from Fort Ritchie Event
Annual Fort Ritchie Community Center Bass Fishing Tournament. More than 50 anglers participated in the event sponsored by Cobblestone Hotel & Suites. Swomley recorded several catches on the day and won the tournament with a fish that measured 17¾ inches. Milton Ricketts and John Dixon took second and third place honors in the adult division.…
SPORTS TALK
With Michael Betteridge The Boys of Summer As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we get ready for events all over the region that inspire us and build our communities. Fireworks, cookouts, carnivals, parades, and vacations, it’s all a part of the wonderful July summer break during this special year. One thing that inspires…
